Some Bible study methods, including the inductive method, emphasize key words and repeated phrases to help you identify themes in Scripture. (Hunting for key words may be my favorite part of the observation process. It’s like being a detective or [...]
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Wikis for Bible Study
A wiki is an excellent tool for personal or group Bible study. Even better, wikis are often free! In this article, we will discuss 1) what wikis are, 2) how they are useful, 3) what their benefits are, and 4) [...]
Use iTunes to Manage Books
When I originally wrote about using iTunes for Bible study back in January, the world had not yet been impacted by the new Apple iPad or the subsequent ebook revolution. However, with the release of the iPad came the exciting [...]
Bible.is App | Listen & Read
Bible.is is a great application that allows you to listen to the Bible and simultaneously read along from your mobile phone — for free. Perhaps the best part is the variety of Bible versions from which to choose, including scores [...]
Vote for Cross References
I’ve run across a unique cross-referencing service at OpenBible.info. As described by the developer: “The lack of an open, high-quality source of Bible cross references on the web has always bewildered me. This project is an attempt to remedy that [...]
e-Sword v9.6.0
Version 9.6.0 of the excellent, free e-Sword Bible study software has been released. You can learn more about e-Sword here, and you can download the latest update here. Version 9.6.0 isn’t a major update. However, it does introduce features that [...]
Ray Stedman Commentaries
Are you interested in some free Bible commentaries from a conservative perspective with practical applications? Check out the Ray C. Stedman Library. Ray Stedman (1917-1992) was a pastor and Bible expositor in the United States during the twentieth century. Learn [...]
iTunes for Bible Study
Perhaps you’ve never given it much thought, but a simple, everyday tool like iTunes can be used for Bible study. After all, iTunes is a personal library. It started as a database for music, but it has progressed to the [...]
Best Dramatic Audio Bible!
“Featuring a star-studded cast of over 600 actors, original music score, and incredible feature film quality sound effects. Experience the Scriptures like you’ve never experienced them before – brought to life and dramatized in a way that will fully immerse [...]
Touch Bible for iPhone
Touch Bible is an excellent Bible study app for iPhone / iPod Touch. There are five versions of Touch Bible available: Touch Bible Free Free Touch Bible Loaded $3.99 Touch Bible KJV Free Touch Bible KJV + Strong’s $0.99 Touch [...]
KJV TVM e-Sword Module
BobbyV at e-Sword-Users.org has posted a new Bible module for the free e-Sword Bible study software: KJV + TVM Bible & Dictionary This module includes: King James Version (KJV) of the Bible Strong’s Hebrew and Greek references for each word (definitions) [...]
Free iPhone Bible Study Software
“The world’s most popular Bible software is now available in the palm of your hand — on the iPhone.” — www.Logos.com/iphone Surprisingly, this powerful application for your iPhone or iPod Touch is available for free! You have access to over 30 [...]
Cross-Referencing
An important component of effective Bible study is to cross-reference other Scriptures that shed light on the passage you are studying. Scripture is the best interpreter of Scripture. But how do you know which verses to cross-reference for the passage [...]
Free Audio Bibles
Listening to an audio Bible is nothing new, but the Internet affords us a number of free choices to help us stay grounded in the truths of God’s Word. Why use an audio Bible? You might download an audio Bible [...]
Church History | Video Overview
Here is a great overview of church history in an audio-visual format with some interactive elements (quizzes and links). As the site explains: “This course is designed to give you a good quick seminary-level grasp of church history in less [...]
Tense, Voice, and Mood
Knowing the tense, voice, and mood of Greek verbs in the Bible can aid your understanding of the text. Tense? Voice? Mood? These are grammatical notations. Does this sound too technical or foreign? Don’t let it frighten you. I’m going [...]
e-Sword Bible Study Software
e-Sword is a free Bible study program. It is an exciting tool that I highly recommend to everyone. e-Sword combines: Multiple Bible translations for comparison Commentaries Dictionaries for studying words in their original languages Graphics (maps, charts, and images) Topic [...]